On November 13th, a federal judge will scrutinize the appointment of a prosecutor who brought charges against two high-profile political figures. The hearing could potentially cut short her tenure. Judge Cameron Currie will determine if Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was legally appointed. Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James argue that Halligan was not eligible for the role, making her signature on their charging documents invalid. The case hinges on a 120-day limit for interim U.S. Attorneys, with defense lawyers claiming that Halligans appointment was unlawful due to the time constraint.

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